Walvis Bay oil spill controlled

THE Namibia Ports Authority (NamPort) yesterday reported that an oil spill at one of the berths at the Port of Walvis Bay had been brought under control.

An oil spill at berth number six was reported to NamPort’s Safety, Health, Environment, Risk, and Quality Department on Wednesday afternoon. An estimated 130 litres of heavy fuel oil were reported to have spilled into the water.NamPort said in a statement late yesterday that the affected area was immediately boomed off and clean-up operations commenced.An eco-friendly absorbent called Ecoserve was dispersed to absorb the oil.”The clean-up process was completed this morning, however the boom remained in place to monitor and to prevent any additional material drifting.A full investigation on the spill is being conducted.Samples for analysis were taken to determine the origin of the spill,” NamPort said.The port authority said the lagoon and wildlife were not affected and would be monitored for the next few days.An estimated 130 litres of heavy fuel oil were reported to have spilled into the water.NamPort said in a statement late yesterday that the affected area was immediately boomed off and clean-up operations commenced.An eco-friendly absorbent called Ecoserve was dispersed to absorb the oil.”The clean-up process was completed this morning, however the boom remained in place to monitor and to prevent any additional material drifting.A full investigation on the spill is being conducted.Samples for analysis were taken to determine the origin of the spill,” NamPort said.The port authority said the lagoon and wildlife were not affected and would be monitored for the next few days.